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Charming and an absolute gent

Lawyer, writer and stalwart of the Stratford dramatic arts community John Jennings, who has died aged 85, is fondly remembered by friends and family

Tributes to much-loved former Archers actor Robert Lister

Tributes have been paid this week to Stratford actor Robert Lister who died on Friday (21st July) aged 79.

Surrounded by family, Katie lost her brave fight

The family of Tysoe mum Katie Pritchard, 37, speak of their devastation after her death from the cancer she so bravely fought

‘A quiet unassuming genius’ – former RSC artistic director Michael Boyd dies

Theatre director Michael Boyd, who oversaw the building of the new theatre in Stratford, has died from cancer.

Former teacher had empathy and kindness for all

Roger taught at Stratford High School for many years.

Tributes paid to loving dad after motorbike accident

Loving family man Nick Adams, 62, sadly lost his life on 22nd May following motorbike accident in Kineton

Global love after death of ‘Beatle’ Chas

Family pay tribute to the laid-back musician whose death has gained world-wide recognition.

Tributes to jeweller, keen sportsman and raconteur

Tributes paid to Henley resident and renowned jeweller Jonathan Payton-Smith who has died aged 75

Former Beatles musician, Chas Newby, dies at 81

The former high school teacher played four gigs with the band in late 1960 before returning to college.

Former Alcester high bailiff John Bradley dies age 89

The community-spirited man was a lifelong Blackburn Rovers fan

Shipston mourns loss of former Bobby

Family man and former Shipston police officer David ‘Reg’ Hopkins remembered for his dedication and kindness

Former Stratford Herald theatre critic Sheila Bannock has died aged 91

Sheila Bannock, the Stratford Herald’s theatre critic from 1966 to 1978, has died aged 91.

Tributes paid to landlady with a passion for the arts

Former Ettington landlady Jan Williams fondly remembered following her death last month

Tributes to Shipston's cricket stalwart John Bradley who died aged 74

The funeral of John Bradley, a long-time stalwart of Shipston Cricket Club, took place on 21st March.

Obituaries

Charming and an absolute gent

Tributes to much-loved former Archers actor Robert Lister

Tributes to much-loved former Archers actor Robert Lister

Surrounded by family, Katie lost her brave fight

Surrounded by family, Katie lost her brave fight

‘A quiet unassuming genius’ – former RSC artistic director Michael Boyd dies

‘A quiet unassuming genius’ – former RSC artistic director Michael Boyd dies

Former teacher had empathy and kindness for all

Former teacher had empathy and kindness for all

Tributes paid to loving dad after motorbike accident

Tributes paid to loving dad after motorbike accident

Global love after death of ‘Beatle’ Chas

Global love after death of ‘Beatle’ Chas

Tributes to jeweller, keen sportsman and raconteur

Tributes to jeweller, keen sportsman and raconteur

Former Beatles musician, Chas Newby, dies at 81

Former Beatles musician, Chas Newby, dies at 81

Former Alcester high bailiff John Bradley dies age 89

Former Alcester high bailiff John Bradley dies age 89

Shipston mourns loss of former Bobby

Shipston mourns loss of former Bobby

Former Stratford Herald theatre critic Sheila Bannock has died aged 91

Former Stratford Herald theatre critic Sheila Bannock has died aged 91

Tributes paid to landlady with a passion for the arts

Tributes paid to landlady with a passion for the arts

Tributes to Shipston's cricket stalwart John Bradley who died aged 74

Tributes to Shipston's cricket stalwart John Bradley who died aged 74

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